Ritz Cracker Pork Chops (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy pork chops with a Ritz cracker crust, baked until golden and crisp for an easy, savory main dish.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, approximately 2 cm thick
02 - 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers, finely crushed)
03 - 60 g grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
08 - 0.5 teaspoon fine salt, plus extra for seasoning

→ Egg Wash

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 30 ml whole milk

→ Finishing

11 - 30 g unsalted butter, melted
12 - Cooking spray or olive oil spray

→ Garnish (Optional)

13 - Fresh parsley, finely chopped
14 - Lemon wedges

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top. Lightly coat the rack with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Pulse Ritz crackers in a food processor or crush in a sealed bag with a rolling pin until fine crumbs are achieved.
03 - Combine Ritz cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Whisk eggs and milk in a separate shallow bowl until fully blended.
05 - Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with additional salt and pepper.
06 - Dip each pork chop in the egg wash, ensuring all sides are coated. Press into the prepared cracker mixture, firmly covering both sides. Shake off any excess and transfer to the prepared rack.
07 - Sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of remaining crumb mixture over the pork chops, then drizzle evenly with melted butter.
08 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until the internal temperature of pork reaches 63°C for medium or 71°C for well-done. For additional crispiness, broil on high for 1–2 minutes, monitoring closely.
09 - Allow pork chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Selecting pork chops of even thickness ensures consistent baking and prevents dryness.
02 - Use a spoon to drizzle butter evenly over the crumbed chops for optimum golden color.
03 - Resting chops after baking helps retain juices and enhances tenderness.
04 - For extra crunch, broil briefly at the end but watch closely to avoid burning.

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